A review of residential zoning is taking public submissions to ensure the right decisions are being made.

Detailed plans for 640 hectares of land within five kilometres of Melbourne's CBD are being prepared. This will allow more people to live closer to inner city jobs and services without adding to the urban sprawl.

The newly-established Fishermans Bend Taskforce is drafting plans for five neighbourhoods which will accommodate about 80,000 people.

On the fringe, the Metropolitan Planning Authority is preparing precinct structure plans to keep a healthy supply of land to the market, maintaining Melbourne's affordability

The Managing Growth, long-term infrastructure plan for Melbourne's outer areas, has been released.

Encouraging new development and planning for growth will improve Melbourne's housing affordability.